One of the main pillars in the professional care of a birch fig is a balanced water balance, with the aim of an alternately moist soil. You can find out how to implement this premise correctly here. How to water your Benjamini with expertise.
How should I water my Ficus Benjamini?
The birch fig (Ficus Benjamini) should be kept alternately moist. Keep the core of the root ball slightly moist, water thoroughly if the substrate is dry and then allow the soil to dry noticeably. Use rainwater or decalcified tap water and spray the leaves once or twice a week.
Short instructions – This is how Benjamini would like to be watered
It is a common misunderstanding to assume that the tropical origin of a Ficus benjamina means high water consumption. It is therefore hardly surprising that waterlogging is one of the most common causes of leaf drop. How to water a birch fig correctly:
- Keep the core of the root ball slightly moist
- If the substrate dries, watering is carried out thoroughly
- The soil must be noticeably dry before the next watering
Please only use rainwater or decalcified tap water. Additionally, spray the leaves on the top and bottom once or twice a week. Please keep this measure in place even during the winter when dry heating air prevails in the room.
